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Expedition & Marine Guide Training Courses
Expedition Guide
Training Week
Our 6.5 day course will set you up to join the growing expedition cruising industry whether you’re brand new or have experience guiding in other places. You’ll build confidence and competence in essential skills for working in polar regions and beyond.
Meet your Instructors
We have a passion for connecting wildlife and wild places with our guests. With over 30 years between us working in the guiding and environmental education fields, we’re excited to share our experience and help mentor new guides. During our winter months, we work in Antarctica as expedition guides in various roles (Expedition Leader, Trainer/PTGA Assessor, Lecturer, and others!). In the boreal summer, we run a small whale watching company on Northern Vancouver Island, Canada.
Our Courses
This 6.5 day course is designed to give you the foundation you need to begin your career in the expedition cruising industry. Most of your time will be spent doing on-the-water training in our Zodiac MK 5, the same boat that is used in the expedition world, with an emphasis on safe operation. You’ll also learn about guest management, team dynamics, thematic interpretation and presentation skills, and more.
Expedition Guide Training Week
West Coast Guide Course
Coming soon!
This course is being designed for those looking to get into the guiding industry on the West Coast. With practical training that goes beyond the SVOP, with the opportunity to drive a Zodiac and a larger whale watching vessel, you’ll gain skills to prepare you to work in the day-tour industry or the multi-day trip sector.
Interested? Contact us to be the first to know when we release dates!
Custom Courses
We are happy to discuss custom training course options for your team.